Acrylates/Methoxy PEG-4 Methacrylate Copolymer
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Acrylic copolymer, Film-forming polymer
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
Acrylates/Methoxy PEG-4 Methacrylate Copolymer is a copolymer of methoxy PEG-4 methacrylate and one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters.
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Conditions Hair
Softens and detangles hair
Traditional Use
Synthesized as a polymer in modern cosmetic chemistry to provide film-forming and conditioning benefits. Created to improve product performance and skin compatibility in contemporary formulations.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR